Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bellingham, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bellingham, WA.
Next low tide : 11:06 pm (5.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 26m at 6:22 pm (8.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449211
Common Questions About Tides

Bellingham, WA Tides - Sep 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:527.16:307.911:330.76:277:52New Moon1Mon
2Tue5:347.16:497.912:073.712:081.06:287:50New Moon2Tue
3Wed6:177.17:087.912:393.212:421.56:307:48New Moon3Wed
4Thu7:007.07:307.81:132.81:182.06:317:45Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri7:466.97:587.81:492.31:542.66:337:43Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat8:366.78:287.62:271.92:333.36:347:41Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun9:326.69:017.53:091.63:153.96:357:39Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon10:396.49:387.33:541.34:034.66:377:37First Quarter8Mon
9Tue12:046.54:451.05:065.16:387:35First Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:406.75:430.76:245.46:407:33First Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:477.16:440.57:405.46:417:31First Quarter11Thu
12Fri12:127.03:347.57:460.28:415.16:427:29Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat1:207.14:117.88:43-0.19:304.56:447:27Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun2:297.34:448.09:36-0.310:143.86:457:24Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon3:367.65:168.310:24-0.210:582.96:477:22Full Moon15Mon
16Tue4:407.95:478.411:110.211:421.96:487:20Full Moon16Tue
17Wed5:418.06:208.511:570.86:507:18Full Moon17Wed
18Thu6:428.06:548.512:281.112:431.66:517:16Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri7:437.97:308.41:160.41:322.56:527:14Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat8:487.78:088.22:070.02:243.46:547:12Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun9:597.58:497.82:59-0.23:244.26:557:10Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon11:207.59:367.33:55-0.14:354.96:577:07Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue12:437.54:540.26:055.26:587:05Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:577.75:580.57:525.16:597:03Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:557.97:050.99:104.77:017:01Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri12:596.23:418.08:101.29:564.37:026:59Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat2:216.34:198.09:051.410:263.87:046:57Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun3:286.54:487.99:521.610:503.47:056:55Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon4:216.75:107.810:321.911:132.87:076:53New Moon29Mon
30Tue5:067.05:277.811:082.211:382.37:086:51New Moon30Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9449211)

Common Questions About Bellingham, WA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Bellingham, WA today?

Slack tide in Bellingham, WA is approximately 8:44 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Bellingham, WA?

Bellingham, WA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 1% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Bellingham, WA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Bellingham, WA?

Tide predictions for Bellingham, WA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Bellingham, WA?

Tide data for Bellingham, WA is sourced from NOAA Station #9449211. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9449211.

What is the moon phase in Bellingham, WA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Bellingham, WA is New Moon (1% illuminated). This places Bellingham, WA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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